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Suggest Remedies For A Pinched Nerve In The Neck And Shoulder
Question: Went to doctor she said maybe pinched nerve. Extreme pain in neck shoulder elbow wrist for about two weeks. Have muscle relaxers and two different pain pills. Pain has increased want to go to a specialist not sure which type to start with.
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation by a Rheumatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
This seems to be a case of possible Rheumatoid arthritis or other Seronegative polyarthritis.
She needs a few investigations to find the cause like ESR, CRP, Anti dsDNA, Rheumatic factor, Anti-CCP.
She may require other medication like DMARDs and not just what she is having now.
also Xray of the affected joints will be needed.
She can visit a Rheumatologist for this problem.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needs further evaluation by a Rheumatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
This seems to be a case of possible Rheumatoid arthritis or other Seronegative polyarthritis.
She needs a few investigations to find the cause like ESR, CRP, Anti dsDNA, Rheumatic factor, Anti-CCP.
She may require other medication like DMARDs and not just what she is having now.
also Xray of the affected joints will be needed.
She can visit a Rheumatologist for this problem.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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